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22/12/2023

“The Worst Supreme Court I have Seen in my 45 Years of Practice”, Former NBA Chairman Agbakoba Criticises

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba has voiced sharp criticism against the current state of the Supreme

“The Worst Supreme Court I have Seen in my 45 Years of Practice”, Former NBA Chairman Agbakoba Criticises Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba has voiced sharp criticism against the current state of the Supreme Court, labeling it as the “worst” in his 45-yea...

22/12/2023

I Can’t Explain How I Got Back to Nigeria – US Returnee

Joseph Ibironke, a 68-year-old man who hails from Ondo State, has revealed that despite spending nine years in the United Kingdom

I Can’t Explain How I Got Back to Nigeria – US Returnee Joseph Ibironke, a 68-year-old man who hails from Ondo State, has revealed that despite spending nine years in the United Kingdom and 21 years in the United States, he found himself inexplicably back in Nigeria. He shared this in an exclusi...

22/12/2023

U.K. reportedly set to deport Nigerian students, others over poor grades

The United Kingdom Migration Advisory Committee has said foreign students on two-year graduate visas who fail to achieve high grades may be barred from staying in the UK.

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U.K. reportedly set to deport Nigerian students, others over poor grades The United Kingdom Migration Advisory Committee has said foreign students on two-year graduate visas who fail to achieve high grades may be barred from staying in the UK. According to The Telegraph, the Migration Advisory Commi...

18/12/2023

“Any day I ever conceive in my mind to betray my people, may God Almighty take my life immediately” ~ Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

“Any day I ever conceive in my mind to betray my people, may God Almighty take my life immediately” ~ Mazi Nnamdi Kanu "In a passionate and powerful statement, separatist leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu pledged his unwavering loyalty to his people, warning that any thought of betrayal would be met with ...

18/12/2023

BREAKINGrian Supreme Court Quashes Order For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Okays Trial

The apex court said the trial court should continue with the case

BREAKING: Nigerian Supreme Court Quashes Order For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Okays Trial The apex court said the trial court should continue with the case. The Supreme Court has nullified the judgement of the Court of Appeal that ordered the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (I...

17/12/2023

CJN Ariwoola appoints younger brother Adebayo Ariwoola as new auditor for National Judicial Council

The appointment places the younger Mr Ariwoola in a key position overseeing the internal audit unit of the NJC

CJN Ariwoola appoints younger brother Adebayo Ariwoola as new auditor for National Judicial Council The appointment places the younger Mr Ariwoola in a key position overseeing the internal audit unit of the NJC. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, has appointed his younger brother, Ade...

17/12/2023

Tinubu should sell Ikoyi Prison, other correctional centres to fund education: Ajulo

“I propose considering the sale of underutilised assets, particularly the correctional centres, located in prime areas,” said Mr Ajulo

Tinubu should sell Ikoyi Prison, other correctional centres to fund education: Ajulo “I propose considering the sale of underutilised assets, particularly the correctional centres, located in prime areas,” said Mr Ajulo. Asenior lawyer, Kayode Ajulo, has advocated the sale of some underutilised ...

17/12/2023

We didn’t try to rewrite Abia guber poll results; Otti is masses’ choice, declares INEC staff association

“There is nothing we can do because Otti was the person Abia people demanded,” said the association

We didn’t try to rewrite Abia guber poll results; Otti is masses’ choice, declares INEC staff association “There is nothing we can do because Otti was the person Abia people demanded,” said the association. The INEC Staff Welfare Association (ISWA) chairman in Abia, Collins Eze, says the Ind...

17/12/2023

‘Ex-President Buhari Escaped Deadly Gas Poisoning Plot’, Islamic Group Discloses

In a recent statement, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) disclosed that former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhar

‘Ex-President Buhari Escaped Deadly Gas Poisoning Plot’, Islamic Group Discloses In a recent statement, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) disclosed that former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari miraculously escaped a deadly gas poisoning attempt during his time in office. Prof. Ishaq Akintola,...

17/12/2023

CBN Governor Blames Emefiele for Recent Cash Crunch, Announces Policy Review

Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), pointed fingers at his predecessor, Godwin Emefiele, for

CBN Governor Blames Emefiele for Recent Cash Crunch, Announces Policy Review Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), pointed fingers at his predecessor, Godwin Emefiele, for the ongoing naira scarcity in certain regions of the country. The blame is centered around a contr...

17/12/2023

PDP Knocks Gov Otti’s N300Billion Borrowing Plan, Says Each Abian Will Owe N137,209 By 2025 Ending

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has kicked against Governor Alex Otti’s 2024 budget proposal.

PDP Knocks Gov Otti’s N300Billion Borrowing Plan, Says Each Abian Will Owe N137,209 By 2025 Ending The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has kicked against Governor Alex Otti’s 2024 budget proposal. The party said it concluded that it is “unrealistic and a ploy to create enough grou...

17/12/2023

New Argentine president reduces government cars by 50%, sells private jets to save $3 billion per year

“One of the great objectives we have as a government is to put an end to privileges.”

New Argentine president reduces government cars by 50%, sells private jets to save $3 billion per year “One of the great objectives we have as a government is to put an end to privileges.” Recently sworn-in President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has sold two national private jets and slashed the ...

17/12/2023

Political mafias captured Nigeria’s election, government under Mahmood Yakubu; Citizens must rise now: Attahiru Jega

The ex-INEC chief’s alarm, while silent on citing Bola Tinubu by name, appeared to echo a key prong of the criticism the Nigerian president has faced since assuming office in May

Political mafias captured Nigeria’s election, government under Mahmood Yakubu; Citizens must rise now: Attahiru Jega The ex-INEC chief’s alarm, while silent on citing Bola Tinubu by name, appeared to echo a key prong of the criticism the Nigerian president has faced since assuming office in May....

16/12/2023

FG Sacks All Directors Of Civil Aviation Agencies

The development followed the sacking of the chief executive officers of NAMA, NCAA, FAAN, and other civil aviation agencies

FG Sacks All Directors Of Civil Aviation Agencies The development followed the sacking of the chief executive officers of NAMA, NCAA, FAAN, and other civil aviation agencies. The Federal Government has dismissed all directors of civil aviation agencies in the country following the sacking of the chi...

16/12/2023

Super Eagles Ready To Challenge for Title at AFCON 2023 — Osimhen

Victor Osimhen believes the Super Eagles’ unwavering readiness is capable of dominating the African football scene once again

Super Eagles Ready To Challenge for Title at AFCON 2023 — Osimhen Victor Osimhen believes the Super Eagles’ unwavering readiness is capable of dominating the African football scene once again. The Nigerian striker, along with his teammates, is setting sights on securing a fourth championship as ...

15/12/2023

Jumia Food To Discontinue Operations in Nigeria From December 2023

Jumia has announced the discontinuation of its food delivery service, Jumia Food, across multiple countries by the close of December 2023.

Jumia Food To Discontinue Operations in Nigeria From December 2023 Jumia has announced the discontinuation of its food delivery service, Jumia Food, across multiple countries by the close of December 2023. The affected nations include Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Uganda, and Algeri...

15/12/2023

FG Urges Nigerians to Cultivate Bamboo Trees to Fight Climate Change

FG Urges Nigerians to Cultivate Bamboo Trees to Fight Climate Change The Nigerian Federal Government is encouraging its citizens to cultivate bamboo trees as a measure to fight climate change. This initiative is supported by the Chinese Government, which, through the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, has...

15/12/2023

House Votes to Open Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden

The House of Representatives voted along party lines on Wednesday to formally authorize an impeachment inquiry into

House Votes to Open Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden The House of Representatives voted along party lines on Wednesday to formally authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The 221-212 vote signals a significant escalation in the ongoing political battle between Democrats an...

15/12/2023

BREAKING: Nigerian Supreme Court Quashes Order For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Okays Trial

The apex court said the trial court should continue with the case

BREAKING: Nigerian Supreme Court Quashes Order For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Okays Trial The apex court said the trial court should continue with the case. The Supreme Court has nullified the judgement of the Court of Appeal that ordered the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (I...

15/12/2023

‘Not A Dime Will Be Borrowed to Finance Recurrent Expenditure,’ Otti Pledges

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has pledged that not a single dime of borrowed money will be spent on recurrent expenditures in the 2024 budget

‘Not A Dime Will Be Borrowed to Finance Recurrent Expenditure,’ Otti Pledges Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has pledged that not a single dime of borrowed money will be spent on recurrent expenditures in the 2024 budget, themed “A New Beginning”. During his budget speech to the Abia State ...

15/12/2023

World Igbo Congress Urges Nigerian Supreme Court To Release IPOB Leader Friday, Says Igbos See Kanu’s Travails As Discrimination Against Them

World Igbo Congress Urges Nigerian Supreme Court To Release IPOB Leader Friday, Says Igbos See Kanu’s Travails As Discrimination Against Them The apex court had fixed Friday, December 15, 2023, for judgment after hearing two separate appeals filed by the detained IPOB leader, Kanu, over his contin...

15/12/2023

Bedbugs disturbing homes in Cameroon imported from Europe: Health ministry

Bedbugs disturbing homes in Cameroon imported from Europe: Health ministry The government said it dispatched sanitary and health workers to disinfect homes and kill the bugs. The Cameroonian government says bedbugs imported from Europe, where its infestation is currently rampant, have begun to overr...

14/12/2023

Gov. Sanwo-Olu presents N2.2 trillion budget to Assembly

He added that the personnel cost was N319.23 billion, while recurrent debt servicing was proposed at N174.94 billion.

Gov. Sanwo-Olu presents N2.2 trillion budget to Assembly He added that the personnel cost was N319.23 billion, while recurrent debt servicing was proposed at N174.94 billion. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State presented a N2.246 trillion “Budget of Renewal’’ to the Lagos State House of...

14/12/2023

BREAKING: Rivers State Assembly Complex Under Demolition Amid Political Crisis

The Rivers State Assembly Complex is currently undergoing demolition, raising concerns and heightening the political tension between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his

The Rivers State Assembly Complex is currently undergoing demolition, raising concerns and heightening the political tension between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The demolition commenced just moments ago, with heavy machi...

14/12/2023

Tinubu begs Nigerian doctors abroad to return

Tinubu begs Nigerian doctors abroad to return President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, said his administration was prioritising and improving Nigeria’s health sector through massive investments and an increased allocation of funds to the sector in the proposed 2024 budget. He, therefore, appealed to Nig...

14/12/2023

Naira Loses Ground Against Dollar, Hits N1,186 at Official Market

On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, the Nigerian Naira experienced a marginal decline against the US dollar, reaching an intraday high of N1186/$1 at both the official market and the

Naira Loses Ground Against Dollar, Hits N1,186 at Official Market On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, the Nigerian Naira experienced a marginal decline against the US dollar, reaching an intraday high of N1186/$1 at both the official market and the parallel market. The previous day, on Monday, December 1...

14/12/2023

Texas House Of Reps Member Johnson Calls On Nigerian Supreme Court To Order Kanu's Unconditional Release

Texas House Of Reps Member Johnson Calls On Nigerian Supreme Court To Order Kanu's Unconditional Release On Friday, December 15, 2023, the Nigerian Supreme Court will decide whether or not to affirm the multiple unchallenged judgments\orders from various legal jurisdictions which have called for the...

14/12/2023

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon has won the World Athlete of the Year for Women’s Track Award at the 2023 World Athletics Awards.

Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum won the World Athlete of the Year for Men's Out of Stadia Events Award.

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https://igbotimesmagazine.monster/2023/12/13/kenyas-faith-kipyegon-has-won-the-world-athlete-of-the-year-for-womens-track-award-at-the-2023-world-athletics-awards/

14/12/2023

Outrage As Nigerian Customs Officer Is Caught On Camera Demanding N5,000 From Airport Passenger For Having Luggage

Outrage As Nigerian Customs Officer Is Caught On Camera Demanding N5,000 From Airport Passenger For Having Luggage ANigerian customs officer has been caught on camera demanding N5,000 from a passenger at the airport before his luggage would be released. In the video, the customs officer is heard tel...

13/12/2023

Can you imagine the extent that politicians can go just to steal from the people and conceal their loots.

Some even store physical cash of different $ € £ in underground and overhead tanks while his people are dying daily of hunger, starvation and diseases.

That's Man inhumanity to Man. Just, imagine these PURE GREAD & SELFISHNESS

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https://igbotimesmagazine.monster/2023/12/13/5036/

13/12/2023

Gov. Sanwo-Olu presents N2.2 trillion budget to Assembly

He added that the personnel cost was N319.23 billion, while recurrent debt servicing was proposed at N174.94 billion

Gov. Sanwo-Olu presents N2.2 trillion budget to Assembly He added that the personnel cost was N319.23 billion, while recurrent debt servicing was proposed at N174.94 billion. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State presented a N2.246 trillion “Budget of Renewal’’ to the Lagos State House of...

12/12/2023

Why I picked Sallah over Osimhen - Nigerian coach Amunike

Why I picked Sallah over Osimhen - Nigerian coach Amunike By Adegbite Anjolaoluwa Daniel Super Eagles legend Emmanuel Amunike has come under heavy fire for suggesting that Mohammed Salah deserves the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award ahead of his compatriot Victor Osimhen. Osimhen has had a remar...

12/12/2023

Bedridden Akeredolu evacuated abroad again; Aiyedatiwa now acting governor as Tinubu’s intervention fails

The governor’s family members, including his son, appeared unable or unwilling to compel his resignation, which may further protract the state’s political crisis

Bedridden Akeredolu evacuated abroad again; Aiyedatiwa now acting governor as Tinubu’s intervention fails The governor’s family members, including his son, appeared unable or unwilling to compel his resignation, which may further protract the state’s political crisis. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu...

11/12/2023

Cardi B confirms separation from husband Offset

The rappers married in September 2017 and share two kids, Kulture and Wave

Cardi B confirms separation from husband Offset The rappers married in September 2017 and share two kids, Kulture and Wave. American rapper Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, popularly known as Cardi B, has confirmed separation from her husband Offset, a fellow rapper and member of the defunct rap group M...

11/12/2023

Nigerian government confirms another collapse of national electricity grid

Power has been restored in some parts of the nation’s capital as of Monday evening, an official said

Nigerian government confirms another collapse of national electricity grid Power has been restored in some parts of the nation’s capital as of Monday evening, an official said. The Transmission Company of Nigeria has on Monday confirmed another collapse of the national power grid. The nationwide o...

11/12/2023

Argentina’s President Javier Milei reduces ministries from 18 to nine on first day in office

Argentina’s President Javier Milei reduces ministries from 18 to nine on first day in office Argentina’s President Javier Milei has immediately streamlined his government, consolidating federal ministries from 18 to nine on his first day in office. Newly inaugurated Argentina’s President Javie...

11/12/2023

Breaking News!!! The 26 lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly who are loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike, have this morning announced their defection to the APC

26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, previously loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike, have announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress.

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https://igbotimesmagazine.monster/2023/12/11/breaking-news-the-26-lawmakers-of-the-rivers-state-house-of-assembly-who-are-loyal-to-former-governor-nyesom-wike-have-this-morning-announced-their-defection-to-the-apc/

11/12/2023

The eyes of an electrician after being zapped by 14,000 volts of electricity.

His shoulder touched a live wire and the current passed through his entire body, including the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain.

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https://igbotimesmagazine.monster/2023/12/11/the-eyes-of-an-electrician-after-being-zapped-by-14000-volts-of-electricity/

11/12/2023

Despite Promises By Nigerian Army Authorities To Improve Troops' Welfare, Feeding, Soldiers Lament Being Treated As Slaves Like Their Lives Mean Nothing

The soldiers who spoke during the weekend, on condition of anonymity over fear of victimization, lamented acute hunger.

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https://igbotimesmagazine.monster/2023/12/11/despite-promises-by-nigerian-army-authorities-to-improve-troops-welfare-feeding-soldiers-lament-being-treated-as-slaves-like-their-lives-mean-nothing/

10/12/2023